Presbyterian leader confident record donation will arrive

1:54 PM,
Jun. 21, 2006

Written by

Peter Smith
psmith@courier-journal.com

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The executive director of the Louisville-based Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) says he's confident that a Denver businessman can fulfill his record $150 million donation, despite a report that he owes creditors hundreds of thousands of dollars.

"I know this is a great disappointment to many people who have been excited," John Detterick told delegates gathered Wednesday morning for the church's legislative General Assembly.

But he predicted the donor, Stanley W. Anderson, would fulfill his pledge when it is due by the end of November and that members would "regain the ...